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The Contribution of Expanding Portion Sizes to the US Obesity Epidemic
American Journal of Public Health · 2002 · Vol. 92(2) · pp. 246–249
Lisa R. Young✉(City University of New York)Marion Nestle(City University of New York)
Abstract
Because energy content increases with portion size, educational and other public health efforts to address obesity should focus on the need for people to consume smaller portions.
Obesity, Physical Activity, DietConsumer Attitudes and Food LabelingNutritional Studies and DietPortion sizeOverweightObesityEnvironmental healthPublic healthBusinessMedicineGerontologyFood scienceBiology
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Energy IntakeEatingFood SupplyHumansObesityRestaurantsUnited StatesNutrition Policy
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